<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">I’ve used Livescribe pens — personally, professionally, and with students — since the original Pulse (which preceded the Echo model) and have posted here from time to time about them and the accompanying software.<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">For the reasons that all of you mention, I generally stick with the Echo and dissuade students from using the Livescribe 3 and Aegir models unless there’s a really compelling reason (e.g., they need specific features on the Livescribe+ app). With the Echo (and previously, the Pulse), the student merely needs the smartpen and a Livescribe spiral notebook — familiar items, no special tech awareness needed "in the moment" when recording a lecture or discussion while handwriting notes. (Uploading to Livescribe Desktop or Echo Desktop later — that’s different.) If the student needs better audio quality, mitigate those issues by either sitting closer or using the <a href="https://store.livescribe.com/ink-accessories/livescribe-3d-recording-headsethtml" class="">Livescribe 3D Recording Headset</a>. (The "3D" just means it’s stereo; it really does provide better audio quality than the Echo’s built-in mic.)</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">As you point out, the Livescribe 3 and Aegir models don’t have built-in microphones and use the mic from the linked mobile device (iOS or Android). This does add another layer of required tech-savviness and/or tech-awareness which may be a problem for some students, especially in the stressful moments as class is about to begin.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Students who needed the linked audio+notes but struggle with that added layer of complexity and potential unreliability may need to consider other options for linking recording audio to handwritten or typed notes: Notability app (possibly plus Apple pencil), OneNote on a PC or Mac, <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audionote/id369820957" class="">Luminant AudioNote</a>, or others.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">- Shelley</div><div class=""><br class=""><div class=""><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">_____________________________<br class="">Shelley Haven ATP, RET<br class="">Assistive Technology Consultant<br class=""><a href="http://www.TechPotential.net" class="">www.TechPotential.net</a></div></div></div></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div></div>
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<br class=""><div><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Nov 20, 2019, at 1:42 PM, Jay Wilson <<a href="mailto:wils1627@umn.edu" class="">wils1627@umn.edu</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Hi Maria,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">The large University where I work has both the Livescribe 3 and Echo models for demo. After describing, showing, and trying, I have not had any students choose the Livescribe 3 due to the need for phone connection and spotty wifi.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br class=""></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I would recommend and have used the Echo for it's simplicity and reliability. Only the pen and notebook or printed paper are needed in order to take notes. It also removes concerns from instructors about a phone being out and in use.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br class=""></div><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class=""><b class="">Jay Wilson, </b><b class="">M.S.W.</b></div><div class="">Senior Access Consultant</div><div class=""><b class=""><a href="https://diversity.umn.edu/disability/home" target="_blank" class="">Disability Resource Center</a> - <a href="https://diversity.umn.edu/disability/studentservices" target="_blank" class="">Student Access</a></b></div><div class=""><b class="">UMN </b>- Twin Cities <br class=""></div><div class=""><a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/" target="_blank" class="">Pronouns</a>: He/him/his </div><div class=""><a href="http://www.resna.org/about/consumer-and-public-information" target="_blank" class=""><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1MmOgmewB86FM03iTQVFKLd96k8W9aFI-&revid=0BykXpZHARD12ZURYT1NScWpqZ2lMalFTSnJnaFlCcmRMV0M4PQ" width="200" height="89" class=""></a><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Check out the DRC <a href="http://www.facebook.com/disabilityUMN" target="_blank" class="">Facebook page</a> for updates, news, culture, and community. </div><div class=""></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div lang="EN-US" class=""><div class="gmail-m_-7431291296640544182WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif" class="">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif" class=""> athen-list [mailto:<a href="mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu" target="_blank" class="">athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu</a>]
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<div class=""><p class="MsoNormal">I was reading some of the reviews for the Aegir Smart Pen and some people don't seem very happy with it. I see 2 main complaints:<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p>
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<div class=""><p class="MsoNormal">1. The Aegir relies on the user's smart phone mic to record sound. If the phone goes to sleep, the recording stops. (If the phone stays on it drains the battery). Also if a phone call comes in to the phone, it interrupts the recording.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p>
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<div class=""><p class="MsoNormal">2. The phone and the pen must be in sync through the app and sometimes the app doesn't work or the 2 devices lose their sync.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p>
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<div class=""><p class="MsoNormal">Does anyone use the Aegir model? If so, have your students experienced those issues? What is your favorite Smart Pen model? Any other insight you may have is greatly appreciated.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p>
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<div class=""><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p>
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